'Voting rights for Nepalis abroad could be counterproductive'
Summary
Mahesh Kushwaha, a PhD candidate, says extending voting rights for Nepalis abroad is positive but may be counterproductive due to uneven access and logistical challenges.
Key Points
- Extending voting rights for Nepalis abroad is positive but could be counterproductive in the current political situation.
- Uneven access to voting rights for Nepalis in different countries may unfairly benefit some political parties.
- There are logistical, legal, and practical challenges that the Nepali government is not adequately prepared for.
- Electronic voting abroad risks hacking and manipulation amid Nepal's existing election malpractices.
